Pedestrian ID'd In Lake Forest Fatal Hit And Run

LAKE FOREST, CA —A pedestrian was struck and killed in Lake Forest Monday night, the responsible driver fled the scene, Orange County Sheriff's investigators said. On Tuesday, they sought the public's help in identifying the driver.

Deputies were called about 10:30 p.m. Monday to the area of Ridge Route Drive and Rockfield Boulevard after witnesses reported seeing the victim, who had suffered an apparent head injury, down in traffic lanes, according to Orange County Sheriff's Department Public Information Manager Carrie Braun.

Orange County Fire Authority personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene. He was identified as 33-year-old Oscar Martinez of Lake Forest, Braun said.

"There was little physical evidence at the scene for investigators to establish the circumstances of the collision," Braun said.

Anyone who was traveling along Ridge Route Drive between 10 and 10:30 p.m. Monday and can provide information about the crash was urged to call the sheriff's department at (949) 770-6011.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS.

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